History of Carlos Marín in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 6, 2024

Carlos Marín Menchero was a Spanish baritone singer widely recognized for his membership in the international musical quartet Il Divo. The group, known for its classical crossover style, achieved remarkable global success, selling over 28 million records worldwide. Marín's powerful vocals contributed significantly to Il Divo's popularity, solidifying his legacy in the world of contemporary classical music.

October 1968: Birth of Carlos Marín

Carlos Marín was born in October 1968.

1993: Theatrical Debut in Les Misérables

Carlos Marín began his musical theatre journey in 1993 playing the role of Marius in Les Misérables.

1996: Musical Contest Success

In 1996, Carlos Marín participated in several musical contests including "Jacinto Guerrero", "Francisco Alonso", and "Julián Gayarre" where he achieved second place in male performers.

2000: Voice Acting in Disney's Cinderella

Carlos Marín lent his voice to the Spanish version of Disney's Cinderella in 2000, portraying the singing voice of the Prince.

December 2003: Formation of Il Divo

Il Divo, the international musical quartet, was formed in December 2003 with Carlos Marín joining Urs Bühler, Sébastien Izambard, and David Miller.

November 2004: Release of Il Divo's Debut Album

Il Divo released their self-titled debut album in November 2004, achieving international success and reaching number four on the Billboard charts.

November 2005: Release of "Ancora"

Il Divo released their second album, "Ancora", in November 2005.

June 2006: Marriage to Geraldine Larrosa

Carlos Marín and Geraldine Larrosa were married in June 2006 at Disneyland in California after 13 years together.

November 2006: Release of "Siempre"

"Siempre", Il Divo's third album, was released in November 2006.

November 2008: Release of "The Promise"

In November 2008, Il Divo released their album "The Promise", which topped the UK charts.

December 2009: Release of "An Evening with Il Divo"

Il Divo released their live album, "An Evening with Il Divo (Live in Barcelona)", in December 2009, featuring the successful single "Unbreak My Heart".

2009: Divorce from Geraldine Larrosa

Carlos Marín and Geraldine Larrosa divorced in early 2009.

June 2011: Solo Show Debut in Madrid

Carlos Marín launched his solo career with a series of concerts in June 2011 at the Compac Gran Via Theater in Madrid.

2011: Classical Brit Award and Musical Ambassador Recognition

Il Divo received the Classical Brit Award for Artist of the Decade in 2011. In June of the same year, they were designated as Musical Ambassadors in Japan.